Several faculty members at Missouri State University-West Plains were recognized for their years of service to the university during the annual Employee Recognition Luncheon Jan. 26 at the West Plains Civic Center. Awards are handed out annually to university employees who have reached one of the five-year milestones of service to the Missouri State University System. The honorees were congratulated by MSU-WP Chancellor Dennis Lancaster and MSU System President Clif Smart. Front row from left: Vickie Driskell (25 years), Rebecca Craig (20 years), Brett Becker (25 years) and Lindsey Hicks (5 years). Back row: Lancaster, Jennifer Walker (15 years), Sophia Skinner (25 years), Ron Kerns (5 years), Heath Lair (20 years) and Smart. Other staff members reaching service milestones include Charles Rietman and Daniel Wilson (both 5 years) and Keri Elrod (20 years).
